GAAHL Talks Being Gay In The Black Metal Scene, His Evolving Career, Things He's Learned In Life

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  • Опубліковано 27 тра 2019
  • Frank sits down with legendary vocalist, Gaahl, to discuss his new band Gaahl's Wyrd, the meaning of the name, working with his bandmates, where it fits in his career, feelings towards artwork, the truth about being gay in the norwegian black metal scene, what he's learned in his lifetime, and much more!
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  • @cesarbravo822
    @cesarbravo822 4 роки тому +1554

    Gaahl's ASMR career is off to a great start

    • @blackstar8620
      @blackstar8620 4 роки тому +22

      Cesar Bravo been watching this for that reason at night😅

    • @150inatlanta6
      @150inatlanta6 4 роки тому +15

      Vargs is already big

    • @jaxn13
      @jaxn13 4 роки тому +35

      Thw combination of his leather rubbing and his voice is very satisfying and soothing.

    • @tankt1983
      @tankt1983 4 роки тому +2

      This comment cracked me up lol

    • @sammi_1979
      @sammi_1979 3 роки тому +3

      i agreeeeeed lol

  • @mattiswolf-schwerin2715
    @mattiswolf-schwerin2715 4 роки тому +2261

    "This is Gaahl..."
    * artistic pause *
    "for uh...Metal Injection."

  • @ArkhaneMusicOfficial
    @ArkhaneMusicOfficial 4 роки тому +895

    I love two things about this interview:
    Ghaal is showing his human side, and the interviewer is treating him like a human being and not being patronizing.

    • @user-qm7bp4ul5t
      @user-qm7bp4ul5t 4 роки тому +19

      Well hes human wtf?

    • @danswisher4243
      @danswisher4243 4 роки тому +3

      I love his music!!!!!!

    • @d00mEr88
      @d00mEr88 3 роки тому +34

      @@user-qm7bp4ul5t Some people treat Gaahl differently, watch the Vice interview

    • @MagklJellyBeanPastelLucidDream
      @MagklJellyBeanPastelLucidDream 3 роки тому +3

      @@user-qm7bp4ul5t yep, n people trear him oddly. I really wanna know this man, and live with his family for a while. See his way of life, and try to understand him. He is an idol, an idol of independance, plus he's sorta pagan. Which is awesome, as I am to. Maybe we could sacrifice animals and drink blood.

    • @lullabi3234
      @lullabi3234 3 роки тому +5

      @@MagklJellyBeanPastelLucidDream he might kill you. If it turns out your looking for a "guru" type in him.
      But if you're just tryna talk philosophy or get tips on how to live with less shit, he won't kill you.

  • @Steeplehammer1
    @Steeplehammer1 4 роки тому +2001

    I remember meeting Gaahl after Gorgoroth played a gig here in Ireland in 2005. I had turned 21 that weekend, and it was a pretty significant period of my life as my father had just been diagnosed with cancer. I ended up back at a local metal bar after the gig, chatting away with him, and remember being struck by how calm and affable he was. It was around the time a lot of eyes were on him in the media because of his assault charge and numerous other things, but he was very open and down to earth about it all, and wasn't taking any opportunities to dramatize any of it to his advantage. We went back to a party after that and drank some more beers, and I always remember that when we were parting ways he said that he hoped I had enjoyed my birthday and that my father would get well. An absolute gentleman. It's great to see him still going strong and pursuing what he loves. Gaahl - you're a hero!

    • @noisydope
      @noisydope 4 роки тому +58

      damn dude thats pretty cool. memories like that are always good to look back at

    • @Steeplehammer1
      @Steeplehammer1 4 роки тому +45

      cheers dude. he mightn't remember it, but i sure do. case in point as to why it's worthwhile being nice to people :)

    • @Danilo-zo2er
      @Danilo-zo2er 4 роки тому +15

      What about your father?

    • @dimebagdarrel00
      @dimebagdarrel00 4 роки тому +11

      Local metal bar.. Was it gypsy rose or fibbers? Hahaha. Hope your dad was OK in the end dude.

    • @MisstressMourtisha
      @MisstressMourtisha 4 роки тому +14

      That's epic man. It's rare you meet someone you look up to or really enjoy their art and they don't disappoint you. Cheers

  • @robertayala82
    @robertayala82 4 роки тому +1676

    Gaahl what does it feel like to be gay in the black metal community?
    Gaahl: "Satan"

    • @lsb2623
      @lsb2623 4 роки тому +26

      @@jimtguitarist ULTRA GAYTAN, you asshole authoritarian!

    • @wotanjugend974
      @wotanjugend974 4 роки тому +1

      @@jimtguitarist muh current year

    • @DavidCross914
      @DavidCross914 4 роки тому +56

      It's kind of a pain in the butt, tbh

    • @wetre2930
      @wetre2930 4 роки тому +7

      Say ton

    • @Psytoad
      @Psytoad 4 роки тому

      @bertasu 😥

  • @derrickseidwalk6423
    @derrickseidwalk6423 4 роки тому +1832

    As an openly gay metal head, I love hearing him say that the metal community is one of the most accepting communities. This is also my experience, as a musician, bringing my boyfriend to shows. There was never an issue at a gig. No one thought twice about it. I was never judged....well until everyone found out that I'm a bass player. That's when I was judged, but understandably so. Basically I'm saying it's easier to be gay than to be a bassist in the metal community.

    • @vvvv5892
      @vvvv5892 4 роки тому +87

      Gross dude

    • @cliffisfuckingawesome3508
      @cliffisfuckingawesome3508 3 роки тому +160

      god damnit im a fucking bass player. should i seek help?

    • @richiexm2436
      @richiexm2436 3 роки тому +21

      hahha that was funny. Cool stuff

    • @robotcitizen101
      @robotcitizen101 3 роки тому +78

      things sure have changed in only recent times because in the 80s and 90s any male suspected of being "gay" was in constant fear of beaten to a pulp.

    • @cliffisfuckingawesome3508
      @cliffisfuckingawesome3508 3 роки тому +17

      @@robotcitizen101 okey okey little correction then "the 80s were *mostly* awesome"

  • @hermanessences
    @hermanessences 3 роки тому +625

    I saw Gorgoroth live once. 2 things I remember:
    - The bass was so loud that I literally felt like I was levitating and being massaged in my ribs because of its sound waves
    - Gaahl stared at me for a long time, with his dark stoic face in corpsepaint
    That was pretty amazing ^^

    • @okaminess
      @okaminess 3 роки тому +21

      Do you kook like you’re a fallen angel?

    • @NetSkillNavigator
      @NetSkillNavigator 2 роки тому +10

      Lucky you.

    • @skyscourge5663
      @skyscourge5663 2 роки тому +13

      I love loud bass,can barely hear it some times

    • @ildiavoloinildiavolo8680
      @ildiavoloinildiavolo8680 Рік тому +1

      @@NetSkillNavigator seeing on UA-cam at REAL SATANISTS REACT TO EXTREME METAL

    • @jclee2651
      @jclee2651 Рік тому

      Holy shirt, what an experience!

  • @EmilySimpson723
    @EmilySimpson723 2 роки тому +38

    I want Gaahl to read me bedtime stories with his jacket crunching in the background

  • @More-Cowbell-SlideGuitar-Harp
    @More-Cowbell-SlideGuitar-Harp 4 роки тому +1945

    Never seen this guy smile or laugh; it was like seeing a sunrise for the first time

    • @BL00DRIDER
      @BL00DRIDER 4 роки тому +70

      thats pretty gay

    • @BlackAdder665
      @BlackAdder665 4 роки тому +90

      @@kristonic1269 Not all gays practice anal sex. If he does I think he's not the one taking it.

    • @hrtwrk
      @hrtwrk 4 роки тому +46

      He was thinking about Satan

    • @agostocobain2729
      @agostocobain2729 4 роки тому +53

      A gay evil sunrise was going to be the name of Gorgoroth's album, but they canned it

    • @lasferta
      @lasferta 4 роки тому +1

      Well then you obviously did not "see" ua-cam.com/video/m591K2awZi0/v-deo.html

  • @juanmartin606
    @juanmartin606 4 роки тому +1915

    "Be yourself" That's probably the most metal thing in the world. Don't judge someone by the cover.

    • @bigfat4172
      @bigfat4172 4 роки тому +54

      @@ashdravencrow6328 what the hell are you blabbering about

    • @TallicaMan1986
      @TallicaMan1986 4 роки тому +29

      Juan Martin I judge bands by their album artwork.

    • @juanmartin606
      @juanmartin606 4 роки тому +7

      @@TallicaMan1986 well ghost have some pretty good artworks and I don't like them so I think it's a bad practice xd

    • @juanmartin606
      @juanmartin606 4 роки тому +38

      @@bigfat4172 Gaahl is a really talented musician and a black metal legend and this man is blinded cause he's gay. That's pretty stupid if you ask me

    • @TallicaMan1986
      @TallicaMan1986 4 роки тому

      Juan Martin Nah, I have a rather high standard for album artwork. If I dont want it on the wall then I'll most likely not like it. That said this has been true for nearly all the metal I listen too.

  • @CLaw-tb5gg
    @CLaw-tb5gg 4 роки тому +2195

    Gaahl looks how I imagine Vlad the Impaler.

    • @sera6065
      @sera6065 4 роки тому +10

      Hahahahaha !!!!

    • @chocolatewheelchair
      @chocolatewheelchair 4 роки тому +88

      “Impales” guys now :/

    • @cactussmitho9875
      @cactussmitho9875 4 роки тому +35

      He reminds me of Nicholas Cage as Vlad the Impaler

    • @TheMorbidAsshole
      @TheMorbidAsshole 4 роки тому +22

      Gay and love to impale guys.

    • @julianblake8385
      @julianblake8385 4 роки тому +33

      @@giuseppeformisano7448 Wow, thank you for that, Capitain Obvious! I wonder what we would have done without your precious insight!

  • @ISonIOfIGaiaI
    @ISonIOfIGaiaI 4 роки тому +511

    I met Gaahl once, and he was so cool and humble. He even gave me a pack of beer when I had to leave.

    • @manwtf3883
      @manwtf3883 4 роки тому +10

      _CayM_ im so jealous

    • @asneakylawngnome5792
      @asneakylawngnome5792 4 роки тому +6

      Why did you have to leave I'm curious lol

    • @h3llokimmi3
      @h3llokimmi3 4 роки тому +27

      Joe Metzgar his backside was getting Raw

    • @charlesm8482
      @charlesm8482 3 роки тому +5

      @@asneakylawngnome5792 put out or get out.

    • @memedaddy793
      @memedaddy793 3 роки тому +3

      I envy you so much that you met him

  • @joecaswell
    @joecaswell 5 років тому +1735

    I've never seen him so candid and willing to chat before; great interview

    • @magnusthefanboy6709
      @magnusthefanboy6709 5 років тому +135

      I've spoken to him personally, about half a year ago. Backstage. Had a few beers. One of the kindest and most inviting men I've ever met, also very honest and he complemented my Judas Priest shirt:)

    • @twiztidlestat
      @twiztidlestat 5 років тому +137

      When the interviewer is knowledgeable of your art, and asks unique questions, artists seem to react much more real and interested to answer rather than the canned questions every single interviewer asks.

    • @Vastatio
      @Vastatio 5 років тому +10

      🤣🤣🤣 yeah, ever since he got exposed as a pillow biter he dropped that bullshit facade.
      Foh. 🤣

    • @xymoriintus
      @xymoriintus 4 роки тому +3

      You've obviously never seen other interviews

    • @gaahlounet2079
      @gaahlounet2079 4 роки тому +17

      Thanks 😘
      PS: Satan.

  • @matthewread7220
    @matthewread7220 4 роки тому +808

    This interviewer was respectful, hats off to him a real decent interviewer hence why ghaal was engaged

    • @plottwist1733
      @plottwist1733 4 роки тому +62

      Agreed. He didn't come off as nervous, he didn't come off as over-confident either. He didn't objectify Gaahl or hang on subjects for too long. He just treated him like a human being. I wish more interviewers were like him.

    • @user-nm5bj4ph5n
      @user-nm5bj4ph5n 4 роки тому +21

      ghall wanted that booty

    • @thepatheticguy209
      @thepatheticguy209 3 роки тому

      Gaahl

  • @IamDruidess
    @IamDruidess 3 роки тому +218

    At the end Ghaal mentions his own personal 3 steps it took to understand himself/other humans/life:
    1. Touring
    2. Going to prison
    3. Falling in love.
    Never thought I'd hear Ghaal admit to falling in love for the first time in his early 30s! Great interview!

    • @jessicalizarraga9160
      @jessicalizarraga9160 3 роки тому +22

      @BakkgroundNoise omg that's great i am happy for him :)

    • @metaLbard-mc2xd
      @metaLbard-mc2xd Рік тому

      WTF Tucker Carlson got ousted for promoting book NIGHT IN ZAGREB by author Adam Medvidović that speaks of events that black metal community expects to happen. They all read that book it and like expect that to happen. Does anybody know anything about it?

    • @caprise-music6722
      @caprise-music6722 9 місяців тому +2

      @@bakkgroundnoise8422 indeed. He lives in his hometown of Bergen, Norway. I actually went to job-seeker course with Gaahls boyfriend. It was quite funny. When the teachers of the course asked him what experience he had with prior jobs, he said he toured with Gorgoroth, hanging naked on a cross.. haha it was so funny

  • @danieltouzdjiann8678
    @danieltouzdjiann8678 4 роки тому +187

    "Three steps of understanding humans: touring, prison, falling in love"
    Damn, this is an actual pretty insightful, honest and wise answer.

  • @noobslayer135
    @noobslayer135 5 років тому +3511

    *sips wine* "...Satan"

  • @caddystrophic4778
    @caddystrophic4778 5 років тому +1897

    "being metal" is about being your godamn self, despite what these asshats say in the UA-cam comments. There are no rules, despite people trying so hard to create them.

    • @MrTruth-ib5ce
      @MrTruth-ib5ce 5 років тому +52

      Just like those SJW who try to destroy metal.

    • @semirrahge
      @semirrahge 5 років тому +99

      So true! Metal doesn't give a fuck: it's about being honest with yourself and having a great time sharing the energy.

    • @semirrahge
      @semirrahge 5 років тому +77

      @David Gibson and I suppose Rob Halford isn't metal either?

    • @semirrahge
      @semirrahge 5 років тому +32

      @David Gibson ohhhh you mean metal was real metal before THE GAYS suddenly showed up out of nowhere and definitely never existed before they wanted to ruin metal?

    • @semirrahge
      @semirrahge 5 років тому +65

      @Jim P The Christian God raped his own mother (who was married to another man) just so he could then murder his child. Tell me more about this righteous and moral god of yours.

  • @backhandok
    @backhandok 4 роки тому +368

    When a average person comes out it is called "coming out of the closet", in Gaahl's case "coming out of the wine cellar from meeting with.... Satan"

    • @rafaelfreitas6043
      @rafaelfreitas6043 4 роки тому +39

      As a gay metalhead asking: May I use this?

    • @vitors9198
      @vitors9198 4 роки тому +26

      Hammerschlägen M Imagine liking black metal and reproducing the same thing the church said for a long time lmao

    • @megazoid6573
      @megazoid6573 3 роки тому +1

      @Hammerschlägen M seriously 😑

    • @gj4312
      @gj4312 3 роки тому +3

      @@mandalorian4620 hating sexuality is not a jeudo-christian thing.
      1) It is completely possible to do it without being of a Jeudo-Christian religion or for any reason that those religions created
      2) Juedo-Christian religions were not the only ones to do it throughout history, in fact it was the norm throughout the world for most of history.

    • @Alex-kn5tr
      @Alex-kn5tr 3 роки тому +18

      @@gj4312 you're wrong people were gay as fuck before Christianity came about and christianity is a relatively new thing

  • @OfTheUSSEnterprise
    @OfTheUSSEnterprise 4 роки тому +142

    Kind of ironic how that light fixture makes it look like Gaahl has a halo...🧐

    • @miekelei2761
      @miekelei2761 4 роки тому +8

      OfTheUSSEnterprise nice catch

    • @tylerjohnson269
      @tylerjohnson269 3 роки тому +16

      Remember, Lucifer started off as an Angel!!

    • @Amp661
      @Amp661 2 роки тому

      @Mistweaver Its Kristian
      And hes very anti-Christian, but he uses Satan to attack the christian world so they understand.

  • @thrashthrasherson3803
    @thrashthrasherson3803 5 років тому +545

    Great to see this interviewer asking some decent, thoughtful, and interesting questions. You could see even Gaahl was even impressed, and needed to think hard about his answers. Well done!

    • @dabidaburi2951
      @dabidaburi2951 5 років тому +9

      He's a typical Norwegian speaking like a slow video and also is a kind of unemotional

    • @burningbelow4424
      @burningbelow4424 4 роки тому +6

      My thoughts exactly I'm sure be had to do research onngaal to see how he would respond to certain questions. He asked gaahl all the right ones.

  • @Edmasterz
    @Edmasterz 4 роки тому +594

    It's really cool that you asked him interesting, meaningful questions instead of the typical stuff. Great job, man!

  • @kenziegarcia4649
    @kenziegarcia4649 4 роки тому +44

    i have no idea who gaahl is, im just getting into black metal and this video was in my recommended. but lemme say this guy is really chill and props to the interviewer 👌 really painted the black metal scene in a different light for me. he just embraces who he is and doesn’t put up a front and im here for it

  • @Para1yzar
    @Para1yzar 4 роки тому +70

    "Frustrating that people need someone to tell them that it's ok." .. That's why we need people like you. ty

  • @666angelripper666
    @666angelripper666 4 роки тому +262

    You can tell Gaahl is enjoying the interview 'cause he even LAUGHS now and then. I've never seen him doing that before.

    • @karimpardayev
      @karimpardayev 3 роки тому +14

      You know why?
      *Satan*

    • @guiltyhxc
      @guiltyhxc 3 роки тому +10

      @@karimpardayev I'm going to read the rest of your comment hoping it's not another "... Satan" pun

    • @guiltyhxc
      @guiltyhxc 3 роки тому +6

      @@karimpardayev fuck...

  • @bobafat5957
    @bobafat5957 5 років тому +681

    Man, biggest respect to the interviewer. I love his questions and his way of talking, its so genuine and interested! He's the reasone I am still subscribed to metal injection. Keep up the good work man!

    • @twiztidlestat
      @twiztidlestat 5 років тому +19

      Agreed. He did a damn good job

    • @derrickseidwalk6423
      @derrickseidwalk6423 4 роки тому +5

      Absolutely agree. This interviewer did an amazing job, asked amazing questions. He seems young, but I expect him to be very successful.

    • @ZiddersRooFurry
      @ZiddersRooFurry 4 роки тому +5

      Agree 100%. Very respectful, relaxed and obviously loves the music.

    • @burningbelow4424
      @burningbelow4424 4 роки тому +7

      I agree he is asking all the right questions for gaahl. And he is responding very well to him. The interviewer is very patient and straight to the point with his questions and gaahl sees that he is a serious interviewer

    • @Mitzi73
      @Mitzi73 4 роки тому +3

      The interviewer had to do a good job otherwise Gaahl would have shut down.

  • @mattmcgee645
    @mattmcgee645 3 роки тому +660

    Gaahl is who Euronymous wanted to be.

    • @aoxy87
      @aoxy87 3 роки тому +9

      @kalle kanin No, more virile.

    • @Alonoda
      @Alonoda 3 роки тому +38

      @kalle kanin That too (belly shirt)
      But also a true alpha that does'nt try proving it like a poser wannabe

    • @noorlita
      @noorlita 3 роки тому +41

      @@Alonoda LMAOO NOT THE CROP TOP

    • @dungeonsanddobbers2683
      @dungeonsanddobbers2683 3 роки тому +64

      Not murdered by his bandmate?

    • @Alonoda
      @Alonoda 3 роки тому +48

      @Kasey Nicholson It's a matter of taste, you think anybody would mind your opinion?

  • @deanarupe73
    @deanarupe73 4 роки тому +200

    Metal is about being yourself and giving the finger who those who tell you how to live. It's a way of life.
    He truly is metal and more power to him. If this is what makes him happy so be it. Music and painting are his outlet and how he expresses his feelings and beliefs. May he continue to live his life his way. Can't wait to hear more music from him in the future.

  • @oscarjimenez2220
    @oscarjimenez2220 4 роки тому +360

    Finally an interview where the interviewer talks to him like a god damn person. Fantastic!

    • @TipeONegatyve
      @TipeONegatyve 4 роки тому +23

      Well the world has changed quite a bit since the vice documentary came out like 12 years ago. Black metal isn't mysterious anymore because everyone knows it was just larpers for the most part. Bored 90s Norwegian kids basically.

    • @TipeONegatyve
      @TipeONegatyve 4 роки тому +11

      @Joe Sudz SATAN 👹

    • @buriedwithmeofficial444
      @buriedwithmeofficial444 3 роки тому +1

      @Joe Sudz Satanic cults burning churches and sacreficing people and animals to the lord satan xD. That's what they thought but its just folk lovers or larpers nd such. Nowadays its very broad and corpsepaint is on its way out.

    • @Veijo33
      @Veijo33 3 роки тому

      Yea unlike the one in Nicklas Kvarforth's interview lmao

    • @ildiavoloinildiavolo8680
      @ildiavoloinildiavolo8680 Рік тому

      @@buriedwithmeofficial444 seeing on UA-cam at REAL SATANISTS REACT TO EXTREME METAL

  • @Ruinezhumainezzz
    @Ruinezhumainezzz 4 роки тому +368

    It's nice to see Gaahl smiling and be comfortable for once in an interview. Great job on this one!

    • @khalnetherfields7263
      @khalnetherfields7263 4 роки тому +9

      i think he has gone through enormous changes as a person in the last 20 years, but the interviewer is chilled so thats good. he actually finishes by saying so, which proves my point, but the interviewer does have silly hair, which is never would have been a good idea in the presence of old ghaal.

    • @blackmetalmagick1
      @blackmetalmagick1 4 роки тому

      Where did he smile?

    • @Kubaz1000
      @Kubaz1000 4 роки тому +2

      @@blackmetalmagick1 5:41

    • @stipanmoric3525
      @stipanmoric3525 4 роки тому

      Andy Mack oof

    • @timothylarkin4916
      @timothylarkin4916 4 роки тому +7

      Andy Mack what are you 10 years old? Grow the fuck up you moron

  • @callmemax029
    @callmemax029 4 роки тому +41

    Gaahl is so smart. His whole view, and feeling of sadness, about the fact that people feel encouraged and represented by him in order to come out and being themselves... because that actually implies that societies need to evolve so coming out is not longer a thing and we'd no longer seek for representation because we'd be surrounded by it.

    • @callmemax029
      @callmemax029 4 роки тому +8

      He also loves cats... so, we stan🖤

  • @paulwingert9993
    @paulwingert9993 2 роки тому +21

    Unlike most musicians in interviews, he seems to choose every single word wisely.

  • @williamyoungkin
    @williamyoungkin 4 роки тому +381

    Give this boy a medal. This was an amazing interview

    • @larasoric1
      @larasoric1 4 роки тому +22

      @@zeronadolf7349 Even if he was, why would you give a shit?

    • @algha7617
      @algha7617 4 роки тому +5

      zeron adolf It’s obvious just a kid troll trying to stir things up while hiding. Just ignore they exist in every genre.

    • @minnesta
      @minnesta 4 роки тому +3

      zeron adolf oh I see your just fucking nuts good to know 👍

    • @andrewanderson1755
      @andrewanderson1755 3 роки тому +1

      A medal and a haircut! Lol

  • @jediknighthoe
    @jediknighthoe 4 роки тому +309

    I’ll never forget him from that documentary.
    “Where do you get your inspiration from?”
    “Satan.”

    • @Alan_Alien
      @Alan_Alien 4 роки тому +12

      Metal : A Headbanger's Journey

    • @Hammersmashed68
      @Hammersmashed68 4 роки тому +31

      And what does Satan represent in Gorgoroth’s music?
      Freedom

    • @RonnyWelles
      @RonnyWelles 4 роки тому +5

      The funniest unintentionally funny moment in all of metal

    • @EricNygma
      @EricNygma 4 роки тому

      Just shut the fuck up

    • @arcanus1300
      @arcanus1300 4 роки тому +1

      "satan"...

  • @chewableorb1125
    @chewableorb1125 2 роки тому +26

    Met him him walking through the crowd after he had finished a set. I shook his hand and thanked him for a great show. I wasn’t sure what to expect as he is an extremely intimidating figure but he shook my hand and humbly said “Thanks”. Nice guy and it is truly fascinating to hear him talk in interviews.

  • @EmilySimpson723
    @EmilySimpson723 2 роки тому +69

    10:10 Gaahl developing cognitive empathy “I can see how it’s hard for them” rather than just being like “foolish sheep, You are your own path” ( even though that’s still the core message) is one of the more touching bits of character development I’ve encountered

    • @Jared98695
      @Jared98695 Рік тому +3

      He’s probably toned that down a notch since.

    • @morgoroth666dlp
      @morgoroth666dlp 3 місяці тому

      Thats the way that you say that you are a mature man, now

  • @wowno5763
    @wowno5763 4 роки тому +373

    never thought id hear Gaahl talk about falling in love. that was sweet.

    • @wowno5763
      @wowno5763 4 роки тому +92

      @@johnkk7863 whatever, it just means he's finally stopped acting like an edgy teenager and is acting more like his age.

    • @wowno5763
      @wowno5763 4 роки тому +5

      @@johnkk7863 agreed!

    • @wowno5763
      @wowno5763 4 роки тому +40

      @@johnkk7863 "No satan can never be love no matter what labal you give it it is the worship of evil so tha's that."
      youre wrong. it depends on the type of Satanism. most Satanists are not theological and dont believe in a literal physical being named Satan, they see him as a symbol of freedom and defiance against oppressive Abrahamic religions. good and evil are human concepts anyways, they dont exist outside of our perception. and you clearly dont know what paganism is either. its not as simple as just worshiping nature, it can mean a lot of things, just like Satanism. come on dude, this is basic philosophical shit.

    • @Audfile
      @Audfile 4 роки тому +1

      @@wowno5763 "the great deceiver. Goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom that he may devour." I mean what you're saying *sounds good* but I can believe car accidents actually mean good luck if I try hard enough.

    • @wowno5763
      @wowno5763 4 роки тому +9

      @@Audfile yeah, except car accidents are a real thing that happen and have nothing to do with your perception, they just are, and have consequences whether you see those consequences as good or bad. Satan is nothing but a concept, he can mean anything you want, he has no consequences beyond what we believe. symbols and words take on new meaning over time. look at the swastika, it was originally a Buddhist symbol for peace. the Nazis took it and used it. now when most people see it, they think "Nazi". thats because its not inherently "good" or "bad", its only a symbol and it means different things to different people.

  • @coby9771
    @coby9771 4 роки тому +251

    The Vice interview has nothing on this, well done!

    • @Byezbozhnik
      @Byezbozhnik 4 роки тому +20

      That Vice interview is legendary because of Gaahl himself. I wonder if he is the same person he was then, but from his statements here I'm inclined to think that he might have changed to some extent, in the sense that he might have lost at least some of his misanthropy... Anyway, Gaahl is always a compelling presence, both on and off the stage.

    • @tylerjohnson269
      @tylerjohnson269 3 роки тому

      The VICE interview had SOOOOO much fucking potential, and the only REAL part of the entire piece was GHAAL. I seriously hated the crew after it was over, But came to respect Ghaal a Hell of a lot more!!!!

  • @YungMisfit20
    @YungMisfit20 3 роки тому +30

    You can tell he really appreciated the professionalism and the knowledge the interviewer showed. He didn't ask generic questions. He asked very well thought out questions and did his research which made gaahl feel comfortable. Good job

  • @zombiealien8234
    @zombiealien8234 4 роки тому +42

    He is so relaxing. He needs to do a audio book or even meditation..man what it must be like to talk to him

  • @belia1313
    @belia1313 5 років тому +209

    Gaahl is a reserved man chooses his words wisely and yet very outspoken but very smart, unique and artistic good interview

    • @belia1313
      @belia1313 4 роки тому +1

      @Beard Guy101 BTW why don't you go gentrify your toilet after you douche the brown shit stains you left behind.....

    • @larasoric1
      @larasoric1 4 роки тому +9

      @Beard Guy101 How do you expect people to take you seriously if you're sexualy insecure enough to use "gay" as a insult?

    • @fathertucker3254
      @fathertucker3254 4 роки тому

      @@larasoric1believe or not but gay is actually offensive to normal people

    • @ButcherYourMom
      @ButcherYourMom 4 роки тому +3

      @@fathertucker3254 says someone who openly fucks his own daddy. U waste of life!

    • @somethingsomething9008
      @somethingsomething9008 3 роки тому +1

      Hes a reserved man that tortured somebody

  • @davidcouzens
    @davidcouzens 4 роки тому +135

    I had the pleasure of meeting Gaahl in London recently at the launch of his Natural Wine business, and he's just a really really nice kind person. Total legend. New album is great too!

  • @korosuke1788
    @korosuke1788 3 роки тому +109

    It's really tough being gay. When I was in college, I started being very supportive of a friend who really, REALLY likes men. People who hated me spread rumors about me being gay for going to his parties and even today I hear crazy stories about orgies that (sadly) never happened at my place. After a few years, pretty much all the gays in my area had came out of the close with me, but each and every single one of them thought he was alone. If only they had all been honest to each other!
    If you're gay, come out ASAP. And if your family can't handle it, abandon them until they do.

    • @miekelei2761
      @miekelei2761 3 роки тому +14

      Piggybacking your comment in case someone’s considering coming out: if you’re still living with unsupportive family don’t come out until you have somewhere to go. They might kick you out. As soon as you have a job and a place to live in don’t risk homelessness. After that, if they don’t want to be part of your life because you’re gay, you can tell them to kick rocks.

    • @lockandloadlikehell
      @lockandloadlikehell 2 роки тому

      Being concerned with what you're family thinks is gay

    • @michaeldeel1592
      @michaeldeel1592 Рік тому +1

      I'm not gay but we'll said

    • @pavladavlas
      @pavladavlas Рік тому +7

      I wish it was as simple as “abandon your family until they accept you.”

    • @kungfukenny9879
      @kungfukenny9879 Рік тому +1

      You're gay, just in denial.. 🤦‍♂️🤣🤦‍♂️

  • @jesseling2802
    @jesseling2802 4 роки тому +68

    "The word of Gaahl" sounds like a necromancer's book

  • @BlinksAlienGuitar
    @BlinksAlienGuitar 5 років тому +70

    What an intimidating task it must be to interview this man considering his history with the press. Well done Frank !

    • @bradp5744
      @bradp5744 5 років тому +2

      Welll frank approached him like a pussy would approach Bjork and talk about crafts and ipa beer so this is extra gay

    • @TheWitchOvAgnesi
      @TheWitchOvAgnesi 5 років тому +25

      Only if you treat him like an oddity as all previous interviewers did.

    • @Vastatio
      @Vastatio 5 років тому +7

      SpikeFlea no one treated him like an oddity, he projected an image of "the most evil man alive" so they treated him accordingly.
      But it turned out he was getting his cheeks clapped by a fashion photographer 🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheWitchOvAgnesi
      @TheWitchOvAgnesi 5 років тому +5

      @@VastatioHe's still more evil than your step dad though, if you want to talk about getting your cheeks clapped...

    • @Vastatio
      @Vastatio 4 роки тому +6

      SpikeFlea you're projecting again with the "step-dad" remarks, sounds like you were molested by your step-father.
      How sad, child abuse is no laughing matter.
      Unless it's you. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Mike4metal
    @Mike4metal 4 роки тому +311

    What does it matter if he”s gay, rob Halford , Elton John or Freddie mercury all rocked it! His music still has the intensity!

    • @honchoemoji5801
      @honchoemoji5801 4 роки тому +41

      @@fenriz218 are you serious? he didn't bring it up a single time before he was literally asked about it in this interview. Wild that you're focusing so much on it

    • @fenriz218
      @fenriz218 4 роки тому +6

      @@honchoemoji5801 Dude, I have no idea since when you've been listening to BM, but I've been listening to Gaygaahl bringing the same shit up since the mid-90's . In almost every interview, in every fanzine that would have him. Even the original bands in Norway wanted nothing to do with him, because he was creepy and essentially a hipster (that he produced handbags for a living was a running joke in the scene). Don't really care if kiddies take him serious or whether he gets fuck up the arse, or marries an orangutan - but I wish he wouldn't associate himself with the real BM-scene.

    • @honchoemoji5801
      @honchoemoji5801 4 роки тому +85

      @@fenriz218 tragic that in those 25 years you still haven't found a life
      if you've been following him all this time and still came on this video just to post a comment, it's pretty clear you DO care what he does in his bedroom

    • @cariad123
      @cariad123 4 роки тому +23

      Freddie Mercury was bisexual

    • @hugoigartua1227
      @hugoigartua1227 4 роки тому +69

      @@fenriz218 Speaking about wasting time, your 25 years of obsession with Gaahl's sexuality sounds like just a perfect example of that. Oh! And don't even dare to put all of the metal community behind your homophobic bullshit, you're part of the 1% of stupid assholes you will find in any community. You'd actually be surprised to find out how many gay metalheads there are, and how many metalheads actually have common sense and are not homophobic shitholes :)

  • @boi3987
    @boi3987 4 роки тому +104

    He'd hate to hear it but I think he's adorable, and wholesome, I love him.

    • @nagihangot6133
      @nagihangot6133 4 роки тому +24

      His boyfriend thinks that, too.

    • @keithgabbard4816
      @keithgabbard4816 3 роки тому +5

      May be adorable , I really cant gauge that but wholesome ? Wholesome ? LMAO .

  • @FarmageddonRecordsOfficial
    @FarmageddonRecordsOfficial 4 роки тому +19

    Solid interview. Zero bullshit. Finally an interviewer that doesn’t piss him off with stupid questions 🤘🏼

    • @Amp661
      @Amp661 2 роки тому +2

      Agreed. This guy rocked the interview

  • @maxmikrozion6891
    @maxmikrozion6891 5 років тому +311

    "Touring, Prison, Falling in Love" is the new "Satan"
    Great interview!

    • @nathan_von
      @nathan_von 5 років тому +10

      "prison"? like the prisons in Brazil? or like the prison in the Marxist and soft norway?
      LMAOOO !
      If you have not experienced what it means to be in prison in South America or in the United States, then you have never been imprisoned, PERIOD !
      Dumb ass.

    • @yashagoro5438
      @yashagoro5438 4 роки тому +32

      @@nathan_von Congratulations.

    • @gbparada
      @gbparada 4 роки тому +28

      gatekeeping prison lol

    • @infinidominion
      @infinidominion 4 роки тому +2

      well, freedom was part of it so prison is not. Check the classic clip of Abbath about jaiiiiiillllllllll haha

    • @disturbiodosono200
      @disturbiodosono200 4 роки тому +14

      "Marxist Norway"

  • @elblack25
    @elblack25 5 років тому +247

    First time i see him talking like a regular dude and not like a character

    • @pawspawlisko4025
      @pawspawlisko4025 5 років тому +11

      Cos it's daylight#

    • @Estorium
      @Estorium 5 років тому +28

      And blinking

    • @purpled4864
      @purpled4864 5 років тому +49

      I like to think that he was mocking vice in that interview

    • @Vastatio
      @Vastatio 5 років тому +4

      Diego Nelson 🤣 no.
      He just got exposed as a clown show.

    • @TheWitchOvAgnesi
      @TheWitchOvAgnesi 5 років тому +4

      @@Vastatio Much like your stepdad did to you?

  • @Naglstudio
    @Naglstudio 6 місяців тому +4

    The hotel ceiling light giving gaahl a halo cracks me up…

  • @devinjohns8429
    @devinjohns8429 Рік тому +6

    "Why would anyone care" exactly GAAHL, it doesn't matter what your sexual preference is, you can do whatever you want and still do what you love. It doesn't matter who you are or what you like, metal binds everyone and metal makes us one

  • @ToastedCigar
    @ToastedCigar 5 років тому +26

    Tremendous work on interviewing him, big respect! Gaahl seems like a cool guy after all

  • @TheLustify
    @TheLustify 4 роки тому +23

    Probably the best interview of Gaahl, and the best way to understand the man himself. Good job by the journalist !

  • @lone6718
    @lone6718 4 роки тому +4

    It’s nice seeing an interview where the person interviewed has time to answer at their leisure, answer with thoughtfulness, ease and enjoy the questions being asked. Thanks for posting this. And thanks to Gaahl for sitting down for the interview.

  • @misterwilhite9211
    @misterwilhite9211 2 роки тому +4

    It is refreshing, and also satisfying to see such a well articulated and respectful interview. You can see Gaahl's easy going navigation being so confidently calm and calculated while staying authentic and in peace.

  • @muspell612
    @muspell612 4 роки тому +7

    I've seen this a dozen times already but I just love how easy and natural the atmosphere is. Great questions, great job!

  • @robertfalse9063
    @robertfalse9063 4 роки тому +69

    I was expecting a hot mess but Gaahl dropped the cheap drama and made a really good interveiw.

  • @raulfrezza9346
    @raulfrezza9346 4 роки тому +5

    I have no words for this fantastic interview! Great job dude. And great words Gaahl, you are awesome!

  • @jeffehdad
    @jeffehdad 4 роки тому +11

    One of the best metal musician interviews I've ever seen. Gaahl's music has always been a source of empowerment for me and it's an incredible feeling to see he's everything I could hope he could be. Amazing fucking dude

  • @mugongaiaphage7764
    @mugongaiaphage7764 4 роки тому +7

    What a fantastic interview, very respectful, great questions. This is how you do an interview!

  • @nephrenqayin254
    @nephrenqayin254 5 років тому +70

    People can say whatever about Ghaal. In my opinion I don't care if he's gay or whatever but the man is true to himself; says things in your face and doesn't need approval from anyone, and that's what metal is all about.

  • @debbkennedy1344
    @debbkennedy1344 4 роки тому +24

    He's got a lot of courage...his sexuality is still very controversial in many countries and even dangerous in a few...he's got so many artistic gifts-awesome!

  • @biancacastellobranco
    @biancacastellobranco 4 роки тому +200

    I can't believe I saw him laugh. This was amazing. Wholesome content.

    • @timothylarkin4916
      @timothylarkin4916 4 роки тому +1

      Let’s open up a joint checking account.

    • @theloner6063
      @theloner6063 4 роки тому

      Quorthon é mais legal....

    • @cryptoboner2181
      @cryptoboner2181 4 роки тому +5

      Can’t wait for the sex tape to leak,
      Sips wine.. satan
      What did u say???
      Sips wine..... Anal

    • @pinkpinkyy774
      @pinkpinkyy774 2 роки тому

      BLACK METAL GIRLS REACT TO PINK FLOYD

  • @watsinhorde
    @watsinhorde 4 роки тому +3

    One of the best interviews I've ever watched; and it's unbelievable to see how into it Gaahl was. Great job!

  • @MusicTheLifeBlood
    @MusicTheLifeBlood 4 роки тому +12

    Good interview Frank! It's amazing what good questions will pull out of an artist... -Dustin

  • @simonscott1685
    @simonscott1685 4 роки тому +32

    " three steps to understanding humans.... touring..... prison..... falling in love......."
    loved that

  • @skatethatbitch808
    @skatethatbitch808 2 роки тому +12

    Hearing such a prolific and strong willed person such as Gaahl tell you to be yourself means so much more than the average joe.

  • @lsb2623
    @lsb2623 4 роки тому +67

    I'm digging this new and evolved Gaahl! Seems kinda cool, at least in this interview.

  • @KennyShrooms
    @KennyShrooms 4 роки тому +3

    Fantastic interview, it was amazing to see Gaahl in such a candid mood.

  • @the6ig6adwolf
    @the6ig6adwolf 4 роки тому +17

    Never thought I'd say this but it seems like Gaahl is happy and in a really good place.

  • @rognvaldrasbjrn3972
    @rognvaldrasbjrn3972 4 роки тому +13

    I genuinely have to meet this man before I die one day. He carries himself with a very laidback humble manner which sets him far above most people. I'm stoked that he doesn't have that hey I'm famous and don't you forget it attitude. He's the type of guy you could just walk past him in the street or strike up a conversation in the line at the supermarket and he wouldn't bat an eyelid.
    And the new album is really pleasing. It fits your ears and soul like a warm blanket in winter.

  • @d3athr3b4l
    @d3athr3b4l 5 років тому +174

    This is the first time I hear Gaahl chuckle lol

    • @b.r2715
      @b.r2715 5 років тому +2

      That's because he's got sugar in his tank, he's despicable!

    • @lissavalles780
      @lissavalles780 4 роки тому +1

      @@b.r2715 "Sugar in his tank" haha!
      BigTimeRay calling out the big time gay.

    • @b.r2715
      @b.r2715 4 роки тому

      @@lissavalles780 yes ma'am, thanks Lissa 👍😂

  • @expertexcavatinginc
    @expertexcavatinginc 5 років тому +145

    Nothing beats the Vice interview he did years ago, but I like listening to this weird man talk to any interviewer. He's like an alien... odd, and yet, intelligent.

    • @ThaVipaa
      @ThaVipaa 5 років тому +15

      yeah the ending is so funny in the vice one haha

    • @Haagen.
      @Haagen. 5 років тому +14

      Is it just me...or is he looking even younger in this actual one? I mean the vice interview is like 10yrs ago...

    • @subixbarbarasson2544
      @subixbarbarasson2544 5 років тому +4

      But what if he was interviewed by Hamilton? Lol

    • @jontonian
      @jontonian 5 років тому +4

      and super gay...

    • @keithakid
      @keithakid 5 років тому +11

      odd? He is just Scandinavian. :)

  • @bright-_
    @bright-_ 4 роки тому +189

    The interview: really nice, laid back, great questions asked
    The title: gAahl's Gay GUys plEaSe CliCk

  • @gerardsandee1520
    @gerardsandee1520 3 роки тому +14

    Ooookay, this might be a silly question, but why are so many comments so homophobic and/or sexist? Metal has grown beyond this tightmindedness; maybe the commentators below should do too.

  • @ardillapesadilla
    @ardillapesadilla 5 років тому +32

    Awesome interview!! It's cool to see Gaahl is not the old antisocial man he usted to be. Actualy watching him smile made me feel happy. Something I wasn't expecting TBH.

    • @ardillapesadilla
      @ardillapesadilla 4 роки тому

      @@maggotreynolds9749 since he was violent with people I think it's was apropriate yo say antisocial.

  • @shadowghostgirl4601
    @shadowghostgirl4601 5 років тому +12

    Such a great interview.

  • @AhemLd
    @AhemLd 4 роки тому +358

    Maybe it was unwise to write "being gay" first in the title, as if that were the defining characteristic of this man.

    • @IoIocaust
      @IoIocaust 4 роки тому +27

      It is a big part of who he is ofcourse

    • @saturnus423
      @saturnus423 4 роки тому +14

      @@IoIocaust sexuality isn't important.

    • @rambomoore381
      @rambomoore381 4 роки тому +14

      @@saturnus423 Gay Guy: Hold my dick

    • @rambomoore381
      @rambomoore381 4 роки тому +15

      It is a MAJOR identifying characteristic for most gay men. Everything in their lives they somehow tie into being gay

    • @IoIocaust
      @IoIocaust 4 роки тому +23

      @@rambomoore381 I guess it's people around that percieve it that way. Most people, gay or straight just eat, shit, work and sleep

  • @caseylewis8768
    @caseylewis8768 4 роки тому +1

    That was a really good interview. Gaahl really answered the questions I personally thought would be hard to answer. \m/

  • @ShadowReubenKee
    @ShadowReubenKee 4 роки тому +3

    Great interview. Very happy that Gaahl seems to be doing well. I need to get the new record as soon as possible.

  • @davebcf1231
    @davebcf1231 4 роки тому +3

    Gotta echo what so many other people have said. This interviewer did an amazing job! Great questions, showed genuine interest, and let Gaahl give long, detailed answers to those great questions. 10/10

  • @GorgeousRoddyChrome
    @GorgeousRoddyChrome 4 роки тому +40

    Why are they doing the interview in an IKEA showroom?

    • @mumieoverwatch7662
      @mumieoverwatch7662 4 роки тому +1

      It's at inferno metal festival 😏

    • @xerr2595
      @xerr2595 4 роки тому +18

      There is nothing more black metal than a Swedish furniture shop

    • @garrettabrahamson6246
      @garrettabrahamson6246 2 роки тому

      Lol welcome to every Scandinavian hotel and business building lobby.

  • @dancingdonut7158
    @dancingdonut7158 2 роки тому +5

    The disslikes hurt my brain
    Its such a good Interview
    Just because hes gay? Grow up

    • @Amp661
      @Amp661 2 роки тому +2

      "Mankind has been known to be narrow minded"
      -Gaahl

  • @michaheinrich9919
    @michaheinrich9919 5 років тому +6

    That smile on the last question, Gaahl appreciated those interesting questions, very good interview and interviewer. Props!

  • @henrysatterwhite375
    @henrysatterwhite375 5 років тому +31

    Good to see Gaahl again,
    One of my favorite musicians, glad to see him speak so openly and not as cryptic as he has before, really amazing guy!

  • @mercyfulfate666
    @mercyfulfate666 4 роки тому +3

    It's nice to see an actually good interview with Gaahl. He even seems confortable in here. Good job!

  • @julianblake8385
    @julianblake8385 4 роки тому +1

    What an amazing interview! He looks so... peaceful, I could dare say even happy (in his own way). I'm really glad to see him like this!

  • @AtomicCoal
    @AtomicCoal 4 роки тому +18

    I wish this interview would have been longer. That was a Gaahl like I have never seen before.

  • @merginator
    @merginator 4 роки тому +9

    Frank is such a good interviewer. What a great job and it was very interesting to hear Ghaal's take on things.

  • @coolcoconuts4453
    @coolcoconuts4453 3 роки тому +6

    Love how he's so stoic and raw and honest when it comes to talking about his music but we get glimpses of a smile when he talks about being a pedestal people can stand on to come out as LGBT

  • @pianystrom8137
    @pianystrom8137 4 роки тому +46

    This video came to me on a strange day. After watching Lords of Chaos yesterday, I started to have doubts about one of the characters in the novel I'm writing. A gay death metal drummer. Perhaps he was not realistic? I was rethinking him.
    Then I saw this interview, and I felt happy. I was in metal in the 80:s and 90:s (writer and guitarist in Ice Age), and even if there were homophobic jokes, nobody cared. Our singer was afraid to come out, but that was never about other people being negative, that was because she needed a little time.
    Thanks for a very honest interview. I needed to hear those words today. I will not change my death metal character, he earned his way into the story!

    • @anonymousgoat3669
      @anonymousgoat3669 3 роки тому +1

      How's that novel coming along?

    • @pianystrom8137
      @pianystrom8137 3 роки тому

      @@anonymousgoat3669 Slowly. I need something to put a whip on my back.

  • @ephemeraleiswer9763
    @ephemeraleiswer9763 5 років тому +38

    IS GAAHL SMILING? YES, HE IS! AFTER ALL, HE IS A HUMAN BEING. NOT ORDINARY AND IGNORANT AS ONES. BUT HE IS A GREAT HUMAN BEING... MY RESPECTS!

    • @hrc6084
      @hrc6084 5 років тому +4

      even pieces of shits like him can smile. He is almost in middle of his 40's and still edgy as a emo kid, what an asshole.

    • @perun4649
      @perun4649 5 років тому

      @@hrc6084 and fucking gay

    • @waynehasch5978
      @waynehasch5978 5 років тому +3

      You may like his music. That's fine. But how can you possibly say he's a great human being. Do you know him personally?

    • @khorne4901
      @khorne4901 4 роки тому

      YOU DON'T NEED TO YELL

  • @felipelovecraft1767
    @felipelovecraft1767 5 років тому +24

    I love the new songs, sounds totally different from what he has done in the past. Great art he's making for everyone to enjoy.

  • @albertoanguitacastilla6546
    @albertoanguitacastilla6546 4 роки тому +2

    Great interview and interviewer, with respectful and interesting questions. Keep it up!

  • @0bong0bunny0
    @0bong0bunny0 4 роки тому +9

    anyone else find his voice soothing? i can listen to him talk all day. awesome guy and awesome interview.

  • @sorv5790
    @sorv5790 4 роки тому +4

    Truly a fascinating interview. Pertinent, meaningful questions that brought out a very candid and surprisingly accessible side of Gaahl. Definitely an incredibly interesting man. Great work!

  • @jasonbrown522
    @jasonbrown522 4 роки тому +23

    He comes across as a very wise and pleasant man. I would have a beer or glass of wine with him. Very laid back and interesting person.

  • @evabrock7627
    @evabrock7627 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome interviewer - it feels like a natural conversation in comparison to other interviews I've seen

  • @taddybear4244
    @taddybear4244 2 роки тому +11

    I adore Gaahl. What a fucking legendary player in black metal. He will forever be considered one of the greatest.